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SolidWorks 3D CAD products FAQ

Customizing Solidworks

How do I create my own Hole Wizard standards Database?
faq559-1183
Posted: 2 Nov 05 (Edited 15 Nov 05)

Solidworks 2006 - Customizing Data Options - Step-By-Step

1) Go to Tools\Options\System Options\Data Options – See Image 1
2) Pick the "Edit Standards Data" - You will get a new "Configure Data" Menu. - See Image 1
3) Give it a name in the "New Standard Name" box. - See Image 2
4 )Pick a standard to which to derive from - See Image 2
5) Click "Create new standard" A progress bars comes up and makes the Database - See Image 3
6) Expand the New Database, by clicking the "+", then expand the "Hole Wizard Holes" the same way and so on until you get to the location you are looking for. – See Image 4
7) You can add "Sizes", "Thread data" (very important to not forget), and Screw clearance. See Image 4


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